Lower your household bills
Pay less for power, heat, water and internet.
Practical guides to lowering the bills that arrive every month, starting with the changes that cost nothing. Plus a calculator that shows what each appliance really costs to run.
The savings stack Start at the top
- Set a thermostat scheduleFree
- Water heater to about 120°FFree
- Wash clothes in cold waterFree
- Turn off instant-on modesFree
- LED bulbs where lights stay onSmall buy
- Seal drafty doors and windowsWeekend
- Call about your internet plan20 min call
15 guides to smaller bills
Electricity
- Read your electric bill in five minutes5 min read
- Stop paying for electronics that are "off"4 min read
- LED lighting: the easiest switch3 min read
- Time-of-use rates: worth switching?5 min read
Heating and cooling
- Thermostat settings that save money5 min read
- Seal air leaks for a weekend's work6 min read
- Filters and tune-ups: keep heating and cooling efficient4 min read
- Stay cool for less in summer4 min read
Water and appliances
- Turn down the water heater (safely)4 min read
- Lower your water bill5 min read
- Laundry and dishwashing for less4 min read
Bills, plans and help
- Budget billing: smooth out the big months4 min read
- Lower your internet and phone bills5 min read
- Energy supplier offers: read before you switch5 min read
- Help paying utility bills5 min read
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The Utility Bill Tracker
Write down twelve months of electric, gas, water and internet bills on one page and spot the creep. Includes a settings checklist and a step-by-step leak check.
The Meter Reading, once a month
The Meter Reading: the season's best bill-lowering step, one change that costs nothing, and a reader question answered. Confirm by email, unsubscribe with one click, and never any offers from utilities or energy suppliers.